Kerry Tried To Help Bush - Bush Ignored Him

[gaystoryman]

Well personally I think Bush' strategy is to play on people's fears more than on the ideals or the reality of todays world.

His attack is one I think designed to get those who might be swayed by the economy or the war to stay true to him and not cross over. He is I think banking on the average persons fear of Gays to make them go out and vote and vote for him.

Kerry's mistake is in assuming its a non issue, even the timing of defeat of the congressinal marraige ban fits nicely into the Bush plan.. because then he can campaign saying the democrats are denying the preservation of family values so you need to vote for him and the republicans..

Fear is a great motivator. If Bush plays it right he could win the close one's simply because more frightened people would accept his views than someone who has ignored it.

Given all that is going on in the USA with 2257, privacy laws, terrorism alerts and now this, its a perfect time for Bush to assail the Democrats with an issue you can't ignore..

If I was truly cynical I'd go so far as to say that those Senators and subsequent congressmen who vote against the marriage ban will have done so under orders just to give Bush a clear cause celeb.. something that will force many to rush and vote for him ignoring the other issues totally.

One other note, it is funny that both Edwards & Kerry were absent from that vote, thus making one wonder if it really matters who wins in regards to same sex marraige.

I'd also be curious to know if those Senators who were republican that voted against the amendment are actually up for re-election this year..

just a thought though.

Ian